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The Official Smallville Season 8 Thread
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tedtropy said:
It was a solid episode but definitely not a highlight for the season. No Doomsday action or anything like that in here.
Chamber said:No Doomsday action.
Btw, did anyone notice Lex's warsuit making a cameo appearance on Lana's computer?
Makes me wonder if they are planning on using a new actor to play Lex but do it in a way where you might not know it isn't Michael Rosenbaum.
Kevin said:
According to Rosenbaum, they've already asked him to come back a couple times.
We'll see what happens. He said he's willing to come back for the series finale, but I'm hoping if they get to do a 9th season, they can get him back for a half-season contract like Erica Durance (Lois) has.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
So is there going to be a fucking new season or not?
WB... CW... Whatever you are, just announce a new season. I didn't watch for years. I do now. The show is good again.
You could take it on for years to come, and just continue on into the mythos. The market is obviously receptive.
Do it! Tie Tom Welling up for another three year contract and take it from there.
WB... CW... Whatever you are, just announce a new season. I didn't watch for years. I do now. The show is good again.
You could take it on for years to come, and just continue on into the mythos. The market is obviously receptive.
Do it! Tie Tom Welling up for another three year contract and take it from there.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Allison Mack has apparently signed on for season 9!
We don't even know if there will be one!
We don't even know if there will be one!
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Mmmmm... Allison Mack.
*touches hairy meatstick*
*touches hairy meatstick*
Spike Spiegel
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Don't listen to Chloe, Clark, Lana's the albatross that's keeping you from taking to the skies!
Spike Spiegel
Member
Oh, hell.
The tape was a lie.
Spike Spiegel
Member
Ugh... how Lana went from girl to grrl. Really not liking this episode at all.
shawnlreed
Member
Ugh, this episode is garbage. I'm nostalgic for the Lana-less episodes at the beginning of the season. Nanites. Ugh.
I don't get why they keep bringing her back despite the world wanting them to get rid of her character. Then when they do get rid of her, they push and push to get her back for five more episodes, just because she was contracted for five more. Why not just let her go back then and not pay her to do five more episodes? It's like the writers are TRYING to push as much Lana as the can at us.
Kevin said:
Well, Gough and Millar are INFAMOUS for worshipping the very ground Kristen Kreuk walks on, so you can blame theme for S1-S7 of Lana hogging far too much screentime/plots. They went out of their way to shoehorn her into everything, to the detriment of the show. As for S8, with those two clowns no longer running the show, I could not tell you.
Spike Spiegel
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That was more awesome than any kung faux Kreuk scene thus far. Mercy is hardcore.
Spike Spiegel
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Well, the suit's a lock.
EDIT: Spoke too soon, but this episode took on a whole new level of *GROAN*
artredis1980
Banned
oh fuck lana is back, show is going to suck again!
Spike Spiegel
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PREVIEW SPOILERS:
Bah, she should've left after the wedding.
On the one hand, please don't let that be a copout; Lana needs to go away and not come back if this series is to continue moving forward. But on the other hand, who wants to watch Clark be all grief-stricken and vengeful for the rest of Season Eight?
Bah, she should've left after the wedding.
Thunder Monkey
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Kristin Kreuk was contracted to do five more episodes.Solo said:
They didn't get them in last season, so they put her in this season.
I like her well enough, but this Lana/Clark thing has been played out way too far. I wanna see some Clark/Lois smoochies.
Not the worst episode I've ever seen(hello Kryptonite powered cars), but definitely not the greatest. Either way I long for a season that has no Lana in it.
Trailer for "Requiem". This is the last episode with Lana Lang in it (probably for good) and it also features Lex Luthor (not played by Michael):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NW47v75Lc
Well since it's hard to see Luthor's face, and his voice is changed, it doesn't really bother me having him in it I suppose. What do you guys think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NW47v75Lc
Well since it's hard to see Luthor's face, and his voice is changed, it doesn't really bother me having him in it I suppose. What do you guys think?
Spike Spiegel
Member
This. When was the last time Lois even appeared in an episode, for more than a few minutes? Seems like she gets shoved aside every time Lana comes back into the picture.Thunder Monkey said:
Thunder Monkey
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That I can actually understand though.Spike Spiegel said:
Who wants to see the person you're crushing on macking lips with their old flame?
Spike Spiegel
Member
Lemme guess... Lois plays Mary Jane the rebound girl to Clark's Peter Parker, after Lois goes all Gwen Stacy.Kevin said:
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Clark isn't the Superman yet.Spike Spiegel said:
He's still the young Kansas boy wanting his idea of the perfect woman. Sooner or later he'll get a real taste of some yummy Wild Cherry and never be the same again.
Happened to me at least.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Allison Mack directed it you fucker!!!Ashhong said:
I loves that blonde beauty! You'll have a monkey humping your forehead if I hear another unkind word!
*masturbates furiously*
OK I finally got to watch the episode and personally, I don't think it was that bad at all. There was a lot of Lana and lovey doveyness between her and Clark but I still thought the episode was pretty good. Definitely doesn't deserve as much hate as you guys are giving it.
At any rate, next weeks episode is the last that will feature Lana and it also has the return of Lex (to a degree). I think next week's episode could be really good.
At any rate, next weeks episode is the last that will feature Lana and it also has the return of Lex (to a degree). I think next week's episode could be really good.
krypt0nian
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Lana Lang aka Phoenix Rising was badass.
Too bad she's history more than likely next ep. That will push Clark even further into the hero game.
Too bad she's history more than likely next ep. That will push Clark even further into the hero game.
Another trailer for next weeks episode (extended trailer):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ZKqMrrvZI
Lex is reborn:
Considering they cannot get Michael to reprise his role as Lex Luthor (other then possible the show finale episodes), I think the way they are handling Lex scenes are pretty good. Lex returns all deformed, hooked up to a machine, and even a voice box. It's really one of the only ways to bring back Lex using a different actor but doing so in a way where you can't easily know it isn't Michael.
Hard to say how any of this will pan out but the trailer certainly has me excited. It is also possible that Lex will indeed get a robotic Prometheus suit to keep this new actor playing Lex. It may just work. Maybe!
EDIT: I posted this on KryptonSite:
Lana Lang has always been a love or hate character. She has her fan base and she has her haters. I've always been neutral when it comes to her character. I got tired of the Lana/Clark 7 year long relationship trouble then eventually she left the show.
Now Lana is back and the writers have a 5 episode story arc for her in which has her turning into a super hero using Lex's Prometheus technology. Also back is the love triangle. Lois has been seemingly removed from the show until episode 15.
We are on Lana episode 4/5 now and things are heating up. At this point, Lana has abilities like Clark and she apparently can now handle herself and wants to work side by side with Clark. However, we all know it wasn't meant to be and she only has one episode left now.
Overall, while it's always annoying to see the love between Lana and Clark start back up, I did actually like this episode. It wasn't a season highlight but it did half a dark tone to it and ultimately, it ended up working out well enough.
I personally don't mind the writers taking a step backwards and bringing back some of the content which made the first seven seasons great (to me) and I am glad to see some story arcs forming in season 8 as well.
Many people consider this a massive regression for Clark Kent but I don't think that is what is going to happen. No, instead I think Lana will get the heroic sendoff in a way in which will furthermore push Clark towards his Superman career. You just wait!
I want to tell people not to give up because Lex is coming back (in a limited fashion and possibly for good with perahaps a robotic Prometheus suit), Clark is rumored to be flying within a few episodes and if you read the spoilers for episode 15, you will notice just how "Supermanish" that episode will be. There is also talk about a possible "Legion of Supervillians" and confirmed Toyman, Zatanna as well as other DC characters appearing this season.
There is just so much announced for the "after Lana" episodes that I think you should just wait and episode and then concentrate on what comes next. The Lana episodes are not even bad in my opinion but I can support those who don't like them and that is why I can only tell you to hang on for a few more episodes.
Sadly, the Lana episodes have been dragging down the show's ratings which is unfortunate at a time when they are considering canceling the show for a new Melrose's Place remake. If people stop watching then you will be complaining more next year when you see a Soap show in place of Smallville.
I enjoyed tonight's episode and I am looking forward to seeing what they do with both Lana and Lex's character in "Requiem" next week. I also noticed that the show has finally incorporated at least a small handful of new locations other then using the same generic set pieces.
I think when Lana's arc wraps up, it is at least possible that seeing the full arc completed will give a better understanding why the writers were confident in her arc to begin with and I think I even read somewhere that John Geoff gave good comments about the Lana arc some time ago. Lets just wait and see what happens next week before burying the hatchet. Enjoy the show for what it is because quite frankly, their isn't a whole lot of quality programming left and Smallville is still going pretty strong in my opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ZKqMrrvZI
Lex is reborn:
Considering they cannot get Michael to reprise his role as Lex Luthor (other then possible the show finale episodes), I think the way they are handling Lex scenes are pretty good. Lex returns all deformed, hooked up to a machine, and even a voice box. It's really one of the only ways to bring back Lex using a different actor but doing so in a way where you can't easily know it isn't Michael.
Hard to say how any of this will pan out but the trailer certainly has me excited. It is also possible that Lex will indeed get a robotic Prometheus suit to keep this new actor playing Lex. It may just work. Maybe!
EDIT: I posted this on KryptonSite:
Lana Lang has always been a love or hate character. She has her fan base and she has her haters. I've always been neutral when it comes to her character. I got tired of the Lana/Clark 7 year long relationship trouble then eventually she left the show.
Now Lana is back and the writers have a 5 episode story arc for her in which has her turning into a super hero using Lex's Prometheus technology. Also back is the love triangle. Lois has been seemingly removed from the show until episode 15.
We are on Lana episode 4/5 now and things are heating up. At this point, Lana has abilities like Clark and she apparently can now handle herself and wants to work side by side with Clark. However, we all know it wasn't meant to be and she only has one episode left now.
Overall, while it's always annoying to see the love between Lana and Clark start back up, I did actually like this episode. It wasn't a season highlight but it did half a dark tone to it and ultimately, it ended up working out well enough.
I personally don't mind the writers taking a step backwards and bringing back some of the content which made the first seven seasons great (to me) and I am glad to see some story arcs forming in season 8 as well.
Many people consider this a massive regression for Clark Kent but I don't think that is what is going to happen. No, instead I think Lana will get the heroic sendoff in a way in which will furthermore push Clark towards his Superman career. You just wait!
I want to tell people not to give up because Lex is coming back (in a limited fashion and possibly for good with perahaps a robotic Prometheus suit), Clark is rumored to be flying within a few episodes and if you read the spoilers for episode 15, you will notice just how "Supermanish" that episode will be. There is also talk about a possible "Legion of Supervillians" and confirmed Toyman, Zatanna as well as other DC characters appearing this season.
There is just so much announced for the "after Lana" episodes that I think you should just wait and episode and then concentrate on what comes next. The Lana episodes are not even bad in my opinion but I can support those who don't like them and that is why I can only tell you to hang on for a few more episodes.
Sadly, the Lana episodes have been dragging down the show's ratings which is unfortunate at a time when they are considering canceling the show for a new Melrose's Place remake. If people stop watching then you will be complaining more next year when you see a Soap show in place of Smallville.
I enjoyed tonight's episode and I am looking forward to seeing what they do with both Lana and Lex's character in "Requiem" next week. I also noticed that the show has finally incorporated at least a small handful of new locations other then using the same generic set pieces.
I think when Lana's arc wraps up, it is at least possible that seeing the full arc completed will give a better understanding why the writers were confident in her arc to begin with and I think I even read somewhere that John Geoff gave good comments about the Lana arc some time ago. Lets just wait and see what happens next week before burying the hatchet. Enjoy the show for what it is because quite frankly, their isn't a whole lot of quality programming left and Smallville is still going pretty strong in my opinion.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
I've loved Smallville this season.Kevin said:
I may not have loved this episode, but I still liked it. Something I can't say about other eppies in it's history. To be honest I've liked or loved every episode this season. We've gotten some awesome fanservice this year.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
I'm kind of a lurker over there... can you tell Dorothyfan to calm down a bit?Kevin said:
Seems to think Clarks love of Lana is some unredeemable thing. I like to think of myself as a corrupted Clark Kent, and I can agree with the young Kent boy. It's really easy to remember what made you love an old girlfriend and incite those flames again.
Sooner or later you realize why it ended and you move on again, but it's not like Kent can't love more then one woman at a time for entirely different reasons. Even if it's not love he feels for Lois now... we know how the story ends. I'd love to see it go a little further then an almost kiss myself, but really. Reading those posts are getting a little embarrassing.
If there is a season 9 I'm sure that chemistry between Erica Durance and Tom Welling will be on full display. And I hope to God Allison Mack is there for it.
To be perfectly honest, if there is a season 9 then I would be quite confident that Clark would indeed get more involved with Lois. He already has started to move in that direction and he almost kissed her at Chloe's wedding. That, if nothing else, shows Lois that Clark does indeed have feelings for her.
I know we're all tired of the Clana situation but Lana will be gone after next weeks episode and the episode after that sounds fantastic. It has a more "Lois & Clark" feel to it and I have seen a large chunk of the actual script for that episode (you can Google that). I think that episode will quickly make people forget about the 5 episode Lana arc.
Even before "Infamous" airs in March, I still believe that Requiem could end up being a solid episode. Like I said before, John Geoff said good things about the Lana arc. We don't really know what will happen other then that Lana will be gone, Lex will play a role in that and the Toyman from the comics will also be involved some how.
I don't have a problem with Lana that much but I can tell that most people do and I guess it's rightfully so since the show is suppose to focus around Lois & Clark at some point in the normal Superman mythology and I think the time definitely has come for that. Still, it's no reason to abandon the show over.
At this point, my biggest concern is whether or not there will be a season 9 or not. That is still up in the air. If there is no season 9 then the writers will have to find a way to close a ton of story arcs within like 2-3 episodes. Stuff like flying, Doomsday, Lex, etc etc and that will be difficult to do. However, if the show does continue onwards then I think there is more then enough solid content for a 9th season. At this point it's up in the air as far as season 9 goes.
I would like to see Lex Luther build his own Prometheus suit like the comic book which would possible achieve to things:
-Be like the comics.
-Possibly allow for another character to portray Lex Luthor like seen in the trailer since the suit would likely cover most of his body and would likely have a voice box to it. Again, like the trailer.
Another thing I would like to touch on is Lex in the trailer. This is bothering a few people over at the KryptonSite forums. I would just like to comment and say that, this version of Lex is what I would have expected if Michael never came back to reprise his role. While it's to early to call, it looks like the writers managed to handle this pretty well. Lex in the trailer, still manages to feel like and even sound and act like Michael's Lex. It won't be perfect but I think it could still work to the point where it won't be that big of a deal. At any rate, lets wait and see what happens.
I am disappointed, however in the lack of Doomsday. Davis turned into Doomsday at the end of Bulletproof and then that's it. We should at least hear reports about massive murders going on and what not on a tv near Clark while Clark works on what he did in "Power". That would have been cool. For example, Clark talking to Lana or Chloe and in the background, the news is covering a massive killing of like 30 people at a diner or something with Clark and Lana not close enough to the tv to be really paying attention. Just subtly remind the viewers that Doomsday is out there doing his thing. I'm sure Doomsday will be handled soon enough though.
It's just a show though. It's not perfect but I am still enjoying this season and I really am hoping for a 9th season.
I know we're all tired of the Clana situation but Lana will be gone after next weeks episode and the episode after that sounds fantastic. It has a more "Lois & Clark" feel to it and I have seen a large chunk of the actual script for that episode (you can Google that). I think that episode will quickly make people forget about the 5 episode Lana arc.
Even before "Infamous" airs in March, I still believe that Requiem could end up being a solid episode. Like I said before, John Geoff said good things about the Lana arc. We don't really know what will happen other then that Lana will be gone, Lex will play a role in that and the Toyman from the comics will also be involved some how.
I don't have a problem with Lana that much but I can tell that most people do and I guess it's rightfully so since the show is suppose to focus around Lois & Clark at some point in the normal Superman mythology and I think the time definitely has come for that. Still, it's no reason to abandon the show over.
At this point, my biggest concern is whether or not there will be a season 9 or not. That is still up in the air. If there is no season 9 then the writers will have to find a way to close a ton of story arcs within like 2-3 episodes. Stuff like flying, Doomsday, Lex, etc etc and that will be difficult to do. However, if the show does continue onwards then I think there is more then enough solid content for a 9th season. At this point it's up in the air as far as season 9 goes.
I would like to see Lex Luther build his own Prometheus suit like the comic book which would possible achieve to things:
-Be like the comics.
-Possibly allow for another character to portray Lex Luthor like seen in the trailer since the suit would likely cover most of his body and would likely have a voice box to it. Again, like the trailer.
Another thing I would like to touch on is Lex in the trailer. This is bothering a few people over at the KryptonSite forums. I would just like to comment and say that, this version of Lex is what I would have expected if Michael never came back to reprise his role. While it's to early to call, it looks like the writers managed to handle this pretty well. Lex in the trailer, still manages to feel like and even sound and act like Michael's Lex. It won't be perfect but I think it could still work to the point where it won't be that big of a deal. At any rate, lets wait and see what happens.
I am disappointed, however in the lack of Doomsday. Davis turned into Doomsday at the end of Bulletproof and then that's it. We should at least hear reports about massive murders going on and what not on a tv near Clark while Clark works on what he did in "Power". That would have been cool. For example, Clark talking to Lana or Chloe and in the background, the news is covering a massive killing of like 30 people at a diner or something with Clark and Lana not close enough to the tv to be really paying attention. Just subtly remind the viewers that Doomsday is out there doing his thing. I'm sure Doomsday will be handled soon enough though.
It's just a show though. It's not perfect but I am still enjoying this season and I really am hoping for a 9th season.
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